MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should –
(i) possess a diploma in Biomedical Sciences from a recognised institution or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Public Service Commission; and

(ii) be computer literate

DUTIES AND SALARY

1. To be responsible to the Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist through the Principal Medical Laboratory Technologist for:
 Performing analysis on specimens received and reporting Thereon;
 Preparing culture media, reagents and standard solutions;
 Maintaining and taking care of laboratory instruments, Equipment and glassware’s;
 Sterilising instruments, glassware and other equipment and Materials;
 Collecting blood from animals for the preparation of culture Media or for another laboratory uses;
 Collecting blood by finger prick;
 Training and supervising subordinate staff and trainees;
 Participating actively in project where his services may be Required;
 Registering specimens and test specimen results in the Appropriate books and sending reports thereon and/or inputting relevant data on computer for same purpose;
 Troubleshooting of equipment and procedures;
 Taking charge of instruments, equipment and materials Required for the day-to-day running of the laboratory;
 The day-to-day running of a peripheral laboratory or a department of the regional health laboratory of the central Health laboratory;
 Ensuring implementation of safety and health regulations in Accordance with the provisions laid down in the occupational Safety and health act; and
 Compiling and submitting regular statistics and reports.

2. To assist the Principal Medical Laboratory Technologist in:
 Submission of annual and bi-annual requirements for equipment, reagents and consumables;
 Monitoring of the use of reagents and consumables and updating stock;
 Updating of ledgers and inventories;
 Procurement and evaluation exercises; and
 Writing of standard procedures pertaining to their area of work.

3. To use ICT in the performance of his duties.

4. To perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above or related to the delivery of the output and results expected from the Medical Laboratory Technologist in the roles ascribed to him.